New Hyundai Santro – Five Interesting Facts You Should Know

Korean automaker, Hyundai will soon re-introduce the Santro nameplate in the Indian car market. The new model will be the brand’s entry-level model, which means Eon will be phased out in a near future. Codenamed AH2, the new small car will take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Tata Tiago. Here we bring you top 5 facts about the upcoming Hyundai Santro hatchback –

– AMT Gearbox

The new generation Santro will be the company’s first product to feature an AMT gearbox. This will be a 5-speed unit. The new AMT gearbox will be developed in-house by the manufacturer. AMT gearbox is cheaper than the conventional torque convertors & CVT units, which will help the automaker to achieve aggressive pricing for the Santro AMT. Read more…

– Segment first rear AC vents

Hyundai is aiming to make the new Santro a comfortable place for rear occupants. The vehicle is claimed to offer segment-leading legroom and headroom space for rear occupants. Adding to it, the small car will get segment-first rear air-conditioning vents. This will be the most affordable car in India to offer this feature.

– Launch Date & Booking

Hyundai has confirmed that the new Santro will be launched in India on October 23, 2018. Moreover, official bookings for the small car will commence from October 10, 2018. Also See – Upcoming Hyundai Cars In India

– 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

Besides rear AC vents, the top-spec Santro will have a large 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This will also be the largest display to be on offer in any car in its category. Moreover, the infotainment system will be compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

– Crossover-ish Design

To be based on i10 platform, the new generation Santro will carry a crossover-ish design. The new model will be wider and longer than the i10, but it will carry more aggressive design to attract young buyers. This entry-level car could feature aggressive creases, sloping roofline and sportier rear-profile.

With crossover-like looks, Hyundai is aiming to target Renault Kwid 1.0L and the Tata Tiago. If media reports are to be believed, the Korean automaker is aiming at aggressive pricing for this new model. It is likely to cost around Rs 3.5 lakh, which will make it a direct rival the Kwid 1.0L and Tiago.